ISYS3400 Preliminary 1 ISYS3400 Information Systems Project Semester 2, 2011 G Kennedy, 2011.

ISYS3400 Preliminary 1 G Kennedy, 2011

ISYS3400 Information Systems Project

ISYS3400 Information Systems Project

Semester 2, 2011


ISYS3400 Information Systems ProjectISYS3400 Information Systems Project

Credit points: 6Prerequisites:

INFO3402 Management of IT Projects and Systems ISYS3401 Analytical Methods & Information Systems

Classes: 1 hour class meetingFridays at 10 or 11

Team meeting: 1 hour per week


Any inquiries to Dr Simon PoonCourse coordinator

Any inquiries to Dr Simon PoonCourse coordinator

School of IT Building J11, Room [email protected]

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The best thing about the IS project is:The best thing about the IS project is:

1. “having created a prototype, being able to produce a final product that worked, and being able to present it to the client”

2. “Supervisor Meetings”

3. “Being able to apply all that we've learnt throughout the years in our ISYS majors and bring it all together in 1 unit - allowed us to experience a project in a 'real world' setting but with supervisors to assist you along the way”

4. “The lessons I can take away with me that i can use to my advantage in the real world”.

What students saidWhat students said

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What students saidWhat students said

5. “new experiences”

6. “Experience of time gained from working in a team on a high pressured, high deliverable focused project with a short time frame”.

7. “The whole experience of working in a group to solve a problem- both frustrating and rewarding- probably more like the real workforce than any other IS course at the uni”.

8. “Applying Project management and organisational skills”.

The best thing about the IS project is:The best thing about the IS project is:


Finding a projectFinding a project


Project Proposal form

Project Proposal form


Characteristics of a Suitable ProjectCharacteristics of a Suitable Project

1. Useful to the organisation, not critical

2. An ‘information system’ problem Database, web interface, transactions

3. Not too large or complex Six students, 8 hours a week for 10 weeks

= 480 hours

4. An ‘open’ solution – not too specific

5. A specific contact person available.


Examples of previous projects (1)Examples of previous projects (1)

1. Content management system for the British Council

2. Automated website for Veterinary Education and Information Network (VEIN)

3. Administration system for the Australian Airforce Cadet Corps

4. Website to receive, track and report on clients' requests for updates and services


Examples of previous projects(2)Examples of previous projects(2)

5. Administration system for Sydney Uni Village

6. A prototype web-based manual training program

7. Website for tracking open source software for the NSW Government

8. Manufacturing information system for a tie manufacturer

9. Administration system for a 100 room backpackers hostel


How do you go about finding a project?

How do you go about finding a project?

Take a Proposal formLook out for challenging problemsTalk to friends and relationsAsk around at small or medium

businesses


Forming a teamForming a team


What makes a good team?What makes a good team?

People who can get onPeople with a variety of skills

programmers writers English speakers

Girls and guys


Team Contract form

Team Contract form


The Accenture PrizeThe Accenture Prize


Presenting Presenting


Question timeQuestion time


and the winner is ….and the winner is ….


For best results …For best results …

… hit the ground running

ISYS3400 Preliminary 1 ISYS3400 Information Systems Project Semester 2, 2011 G Kennedy, 2011.

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